Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Hawaii’s permanent deacons: Fulfilling a lifelong call to serve

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By Deacon David Bruce Special to the Herald My journey started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 19, 1960, when our loving God blessed my parents (William Arthur Bruce Sr. and Frances Cvercko Bruce) with their third and youngest child. My name is David Gene Bruce. This is my life story, according to God’s plan. I was born a […]

Photo: Schools celebrate historic bridge

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Saint Louis School, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Sacred Hearts Academy and the Marianist Center of Hawaii came together Feb. 7 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Palolo Stream Bridge, which Marianist Brother Dennis Schmitz of the Marianist Center called a powerful connection between the world and Kalaepohaku, the hill that both Chaminade and Saint […]

Photo: Moving toward diaconate

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Hawaii is closer to gaining 10 permanent deacons after the candidates in Cohort 11 participated in the rite of acolyte Mass Jan. 12 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Bishop Larry Silva presided. The men in Cohort 11 are, from left: Emilio Macalalad, St. Damien of Molokai; Peter Gumataotao, Holy Trinity; Alvin Sniffen, Our […]

For Baysas, prayer and saying ‘yes’ lead to ‘amazing things’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Baysa ohana has dedicated nearly four decades to serving their community through their dental practice and living their faith in powerful, everyday ways. Dr. Robert Baysa is the former president of the Hawaii Dental Association and has earned numerous awards in his field. His wife, Lora, serves as chief […]

Tips and resources to inform, improve your faith life

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The journey of faith is a lifelong commitment, a continuous process of deepening our relationship with Christ and understanding the teachings of the church. To improve your faith life and foster a closer connection with Christ, it’s essential to engage in meaningful practices and explore Catholic literature that can provide […]

Educators celebrate their peers at annual conference

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald At the annual conference dedicated to Hawaii’s Catholic school educators Jan. 31, it was perhaps not a surprise that many of the hundreds of teachers and staff attending from across the state arrived early for the first part of the day — Mass, followed by the distribution of […]

Amid highs and lows, marriage is a ‘beautiful gift from God’

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald While a bride makes her way down the aisle, each step brings her closer to life with her groom. Neither knows what the future will bring, yet they confidently take the plunge of figuring it out together. As they say their vows, one after the other, they promise to […]

St. Marianne’s German hometown celebrates new parish

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Winter coats and scarves replaced aloha shirts and lei, but the mood was just as joyous as St. Marianne was celebrated half a world away from Hawaii in her German hometown of Heppenheim. The occasion Jan. 12 was the formal inauguration of Heilige (“Saint”) Marianne Cope Heppenheim, a new parish resulting from […]

Talk story: Illness and suffering can bring us closer to God

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Office for Social Ministry “Dear brothers and sisters: We are celebrating the 33rd World Day of the Sick in the Jubilee Year 2025, in which the church invites us to become ‘pilgrims of hope.’ ‘Hope does not disappoint’ (Rom 5:5); indeed, it strengthens us in times of trial. … Let us stop for a moment to […]